4375 Garst Mill Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

High Density Multi-Family Residential District

The purpose of the R-4, high density multi-family residential district is to provide areas in the county within the urban service area where existing high density residential development (twelve to twenty-four units per acre) has been established and land areas which generally appear to be appropriate for such development. These areas should serve as a buffer between less intensive and more intensive districts. This district coincides with the recommendations for the transition and core land use categories contained in the comprehensive plan where residential development appears to be appropriate. These areas are designated based on direct access to major streets, and where sewer, water, and schools and other public services have suitable capacity to accommodate development at the stated density. An additional consideration is that the parcel sizes allow for well planned residential development. A variety of housing densities and styles is encouraged in order to permit a diversity and flexibility in design and layout. Additional standards are established to provide for amenities in higher density developments.